Meet the gringo community...and have a free drink at the next event!

This post is a little different from most on this blog!

This one is a little more fun (less academic at least)...

Mexpat is a social organization that, among other things, organizes monthly cocktail parties at local restaurants.  Could be a good way for our English-speaking Spanish students to meet other expats.  Or it could also be an opportunity for our Spanish-speaking students to practice their English with native speakers.

Their next event is May 26th at a Col. Roma spot...here are the details with an offer for a free drink at the event if you fill out a short survey...

Join this month’s Mexpat event on Wednesday, May 26th at Cabiria, in the heart of Colonia Roma. Offering a classic Italian menu from the Umbria and Tuscany regions, this two story ultra-modern building, featuring full-length glass windows overlooking the plaza is a winner. Set in the heart of this charming neighborhood lined with 20th century architecture, from neo-classical to high art nouveau and deco, it’s reminiscent of Prague. Full of character, meander around and admire both yuppies and artists, in the bustling cafes and restaurants.

Want a free drink? Fill out the short online survey posted on the Mexpat website, print out the thank you page and bring it to the event to claim your adult beverage.

Go to The Mexpat Web Site to take the survey for a free drink!

Planning to take the GRE or GMAT?

A few years ago, we dropped our GMAT/GRE prep programs to 

focus only on TOEFL.  (We continue to offer prep courses for all TOEFL exams:

iBT, PBT, and ITP (which we also administer).

But many of our students also need to take the GRE or GMAT...for you we 

recommend the services of Rose Velez and staff.  They have many years of  experience preparing students for these exams as well as other grad, post-grad, and doctorate-level tests.  Their office is in Mexico City, in the Pedregal at 

100 Cerrada de Lluvia.

email:  lasvelez@gmail.com

phone:  5568 9575

web:  mrsvelez.com

CENNI: new program provides certification of your level in English...

Have you heard about this?
It's a new program, run by the SEP (Secretary of Education) in Mexico.  Now when you take approved exams (including all formats of TOEFL) you can submit your scores to this agency and be issued a national certificate that can be verified on-line.  For the moment it's free.  


Is this a wonderful idea?  We're honestly not sure yet.  It's primary goal might be only to take some control over the growing number of English equivalence 
exams.  But it's interesting.  It's doubtful it would be accepted by most (if any) universities outside Mexico for admissions--probably no replacement for TOEFL.  But maybe some local schools will begin accepting it--it's too early to tell.  Possibly a school that accepts ITP results for graduation requisites (but requires you take the test in their facilities, and maybe offers only infrequent testing) might accept this certification--opening the door to take the ITP at other institutes like Britt.


We'll keep our eye on it.  If you have more info. or have heard of a  school establishing policy on the acceptance of this certificate, please let us know!  


For more info., check out the CENNI web site.

Becas, becas, becas!

The 2010 convocatoria for CONACYT-FUNED scholarships is open!  Successful applicants can secure up $20,000  US for a variety of Master's programs. 


Click here for details.


You'll need 550 on the Institutional TOEFL for most programs.  Contact Britt if you need to take this test (or prepare for it).

Areas of study include:

• Economics
• Marketing
• Engineering
• Industrial Design
• Law
• Business-MBA
• Finance
• International Relations
• Hospitality                                        ...as well as others (click the link above for details)

Great Graduate Scholarship! May 1 Deadline

We've just received information about an excellent scholarship opportunity to finance post-grad studies at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.  (Thanks to Education USA for the tip!)   Please revise the description (linked below) concerning requisites, benefits, deadlines, and contact info.


Acabamos de recibir la información sobre una oferta excelente de beca para financiar sus estudios de posgrado en la Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Por favor revisen la descripción abajo para enterrarse sobre los requisitos, beneficios, fechas limites, y información de contacto.


Click here or go to: http://bit.ly/9hgl65

Don't miss the April newsletter from Education USA.

Click here to see it...lots of good info. about upcoming informative sessions, admissions, test prep, etc.

EducationUSA is a program affiliated with the U.S. Department of State offering free access to introductory information about U.S. academic opportunities. We provide objective information on the full range of U.S. accredited institutions of higher education, including undergraduate, graduate and intensive English programs. We also supply information on U.S. admissions exams, such as TOEFL, SAT, GRE and GMAT; student visas; and financial aid and scholarship opportunities.  To find the EducationUSA center nearest you, please visit www.educationusa.state.gov.

COMPLETE CONTACT INFO:

Centro de Asesoría Educativa Institute of International Education / EducationUSA

Liverpool 31, Col. Juárez

C.P. 06600 México, D.F.

(55) 5080-2801 (-2802)info@iielatinamerica.org
www.usembassy-mexico.gov/educationusa
Comúnicate con un asesor:
Skype:              educationusa.mexico
MSN:                info@iielatinamerica.org

Ve videos sobre educación en los EUA:
You Tube:         www.youtube.com/user/edusacast
Conéctate con EducationUSA Mexico City:
Facebook:         www.facebook.com/educationusa.mexico
Hi5:                  http://educationusa.hi5.com
Twitter:             EducationUSAMX

An interesting event sponsored by the British Chamber of Commerce...

Click here for information on a breakfast conference to be held on April 13 at the Nikko Hotel.

It's presented by "Jóvenes Empresarios por México" to promote business entrepreneurship...check the link for complete info.